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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Brazil

Learn about the similarities and differences between Argentina and Brazil by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Argentina vs. Brazil - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Brazil is 3 287 956 mi². This means that the area of Brazil is 206% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
3 287 956 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Brazil has a coastline of 4 654.7 mi.

3 100.0 mi
4 654.7 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Argentina is Buenos Aires, with a population of about 2 890 150 people. In contrast, the largest city in Brazil is São Paulo, where the population is 11 895 900.

2 890 150 ppl
11 895 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Brazil is Pico da Neblina, which rises to a height of 9 823 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
9 823 ft
Pico da Neblina

Highest recorded temperature

In Argentina, the highest temperature ever measured was 120.4°F and was recorded in Villa de María, Córdoba Province, while in Brazil the highest temperature was 112.5°F and was recorded in Bom Jesus, Piauí.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
112.5°F
Bom Jesus, Piauí

Lowest recorded temperature

In Argentina, the lowest temperature ever measured was -38.2°F and was recorded in Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan, while in Brazil, the lowest temperature was 6.8°F and was recorded in Caçador, Santa Catarina.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
6.8°F
Caçador, Santa Catarina

Society

Argentina vs. Brazil - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Brazil is home to 212 559 417 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
212 559 417 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 75.0 years in Brazil.

78.1 years
75.0 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 33.2 years in Brazil.

32.4 years
33.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 0.65% in Brazil.

0.84%
0.65%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 93.2% in Brazil.

99.0%
93.2%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Brazil the primary language is Portuguese.

spanish
portuguese

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in Brazil, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
6 306 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Brazil: 14 830 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
14 830 Int$
Ranking: 88/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Brazil: Brazilian Real (BRL).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
BRL
Brazilian Real

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Brazil: frequency and voltage are 127V / 220V 60 Hz (plug type: C, N).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
127V / 220V 60 Hz
Plug type: C, N

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Brazil has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Brazil - January, February, March, December.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 40 USD
T77 USD - 106 USD
B33 USD - 39 USD
T65 USD - 87 USD

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